temptation
gb/tɛmtˈeɪʃən/ us/tɛmtˈeɪʃən/
B1
Inglés
~ 4000
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
state
1
strong urge to do something bad
A strong wish to do something that is not good for you or is not allowed.
Patrón de uso:
to feel [temptation] to [do something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'temptation' with 'tempting', which is an adjective describing something that causes temptation.
Sinónimos
urge (A general term for a strong desire, not always for something wrong.)
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allurement (More formal and often used for something attractive that draws someone in.)
Antónimos
restraint (The ability to stop yourself from doing something you want to do.)
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disinterest (Lack of interest or desire in doing something.)
Colocaciones
resist temptation
|give in to temptation
|overcome temptation
|face temptation
Temas
emotions
|ethics
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- He felt a strong temptation to check his phone during the meeting.
- The smell of fresh bread was a temptation she could not resist.
- She managed to walk past the bakery without giving in to temptation.
- There's always a temptation to take the easy way out.
- Traveling alone can present many temptations.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I felt a temptation to eat the cake.
- It is hard to fight temptation when you are tired.
- He did not give in to temptation.
- The candy was a big temptation for the children.
Sustantivo
B1
entity
2
something that tempts someone
A thing that makes you want to do something bad or not good for you.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is a temptation for [someone]
Sinónimos
enticement (Focuses on the attractive quality of the thing itself.)
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lure (Often suggests a trap or trick designed to attract.)
Antónimos
deterrent (Something that discourages someone from doing something.)
Colocaciones
irresistible temptation
|constant temptation
|great temptation
Temas
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- That chocolate cake is too much of a temptation for me.
- The bonus offer was a temptation he couldn’t refuse.
- Living near the beach is a constant temptation to skip work.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The candy was a big temptation for me.
- That store is a temptation for shoppers.
- The game is a temptation for children.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
temptation
AFI
GB/tɛmtˈeɪʃən/
US/tɛmtˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
tempta - tion (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tion)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: temptation
- Plural: temptation, temptations
Familia de palabras
Forms
temptations
noun
Core family
tempt
verb B2
tempting
adjective
Related words
temptingly
adverb
tempter
noun
Negative and opposite forms
untempting
adjective
Expresiones
give in to temptation
1/ɡˈɪv ˈɪn tə tɛmtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
do something bad because you want it
To do something you know you should not because you really want to.
Ejemplos
- He gave in to temptation and lied about his mistake.
- They gave in to the temptation of gambling.
lead into temptation
1/lˈid ˈɪntu tɛmtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
literary
make someone want to do wrong
To cause someone to want to do something bad.
Ejemplos
- He warned his friends not to lead him into temptation.
- The movie's plot led the hero into temptation.
resist temptation
1/ɹɪzˈɪst tɛmtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Avoid giving in to temptation
To stop yourself from doing something that is nice but not good for you.
Ejemplos
- He resisted the temptation to eat more cake.
- I had to resist temptation and not buy the expensive shoes.
- They managed to resist temptation and save their money.
- She resisted the temptation to eat another cookie.